Sessional Lecturer, INF2405H – Special Topics in Information Studies: Science & Policy Integration

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Sessional Lecturer, INF2405H – Special Topics in Information Studies: Science & Policy Integration

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

University of Toronto
Faculty of InformationSessional LecturerSummer Term 2025 – Session Y (May – August)INF2405H – Special Topics in Information Studies: Science & Policy Integration for Evidence-Based PolicymakingCourse Description: Governments rely on science advice to formulate evidence-based policies. A well-informed public expects its elected representatives and civil servants to promulgate and enact policies that are grounded on facts and logic. Therefore, the incorporation of scientific insights within policy-making structures and processes is crucial to gain public confidence and social license. In many cases this requirement is enshrined in law. Science plays an important role in surfacing insights from information and science advice influences policymaking within government settings. However, the incorporation of science advice into public policy is a non-trivial endeavor due to the multitude of, often incongruent and incompatible, scientific paradigms and conclusions. Hence, construction of coherent science advice based on diverse scientific perspectives requires careful review, analysis, andconsultation. Moreover, science in the government context, is regulated by policy directives and guidelines. Thus, planning and managing science requires continual alignment with government priorities.Estimate of the course enrolment: 35Estimate of TA Support: None anticipated.Class Schedule: TBD. You are required to be located in geographical proximity to the applicable University premises in order to attend and perform your duties on University premises as of the Starting Date.Sessional dates of appointment: May 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025Salary:
Sessional Lecturer I: $10,300
Sessional Lecturer I Long Term: $10,764
Sessional Lecturer II $11,021
Sessional Lecturer II Long Term: $11,227
Sessional Lecturer III: $11,279
Sessional Lecturer III Long Term: $11,485Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.Qualifications: Preferably candidates will have a completed, or nearly completed, PhD degree in an area related to the course or a Master’s degree plus extensive professional experience in an area related to the course. Teaching experience is preferred.Brief description of duties: Preparing course materials; delivering course content (e.g., seminars, lectures, and labs); developing and administering course assignments, tests & exams; grading; holding regular office hours.Application Deadline: February 18, 2025Application Process: Applicants must submit a CV and a completed in one pdf file to the attention of:Melissa Szopa, Administrative Coordinator, Academic
Faculty of Information, 140 St. George Street
University of TorontoThis job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 23:48:13 GMT

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